Shelby County joins cities and counties across the country in a “PrepareAThon” this week.
But Shelby County is actually the first in this state to join the Federal Management Agency in the five-day disaster education event.
Dale Lane heads up the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
- Monday April 25: Understanding Weather Alerts and Warnings
- Tuesday April 26: Local Flooding Risks
- Wednesday April 27: Preparing for Tornadoes
- Thursday April 29: Earthquake Awareness and Response
- Friday April 30: The Challenge to Get Involved-by taking a community emergency response team (CERT) training class, National Weather Service weather spotter course or learn to be a shelter volunteer with the American Red Cross
